a good reminder

Are you treading water or joyfully 

splashing through the waves?

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another good quote

When talking with a few of my closest girls this weekend, I shared this quote - and thought it was good enough to share here too.

Sometimes it's easy to assume that tears are the wrong response, and try to stop them too quickly, isn't it?

After all, what does it mean to rejoice/mourn with those who are rejoicing/mourning?

I know, big questions for a Tuesday morning...any thoughts?


*image via tumblr

white space

As someone who has opinions about art for a living (I know, sweet gig) I know this is true. One of my frequent critiques about pieces I don't like is that there's too much going on - too busy.

Why is it so hard to apply the same principle to our lives, then? A little while space can go a long way in the busy pace of our lives, but it's awfully hard to come by, isn't it?

Just a little food for thought...

Hope your Monday is wonderful, friends!


*via shutter sisters

life as a musical

Wouldn't life be cooler if people really stopped randomly to sing and dance in the street? Or if it was appropriate to just sing your way through a conversation?

Yesterday at our fabulous small group, we were talking about the idea of life as a musical, and I think I'd be a fan.

(I also think that I would have to consider taking some dance lessons, since I am a terrible white girl dancer...)

Hope your Monday is filled with something happy!


*image via rockstar diaries

tattoo

As sister will tell you, I'm not a huge fan of tattoos - but there's something very sweet about this calligraphy tattoo with the names of the man's daughters.

Where do you land on the issue - tattoos or no?


*via Cup of Jo